Category Archives: Bicycling

E137 – Ethan Jewett: Disaster Relief Trials 2013

July 10, 2013Advocacy, Alternate Fuels, Bicycling, Cargo, Communication, Racing, Technologysprocketpodcast

Ethan Jewett is one of the masterminds behind the wildly popular Disaster Relief Trials, the event demonstrating the value of cargo bikes in large-scale emergencies for transport of relief supplies and maintaining contact when other modes fail. We are excited to talk with him on the eve of the second event based in Portland this year!

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Listener Dan from Portland released a dystopian novel entitled The LIghtcap and wants us to know about it!

Listener Dan from MN was on a bicycle safety ad!

Former host Brandon Rhodes shares a method of growler transport by bike for the beer lovers out there.

Phil from Alaska commutes by bike through sun, rain, sleet and snow and is writing about it on a blog.

Steve from WY weighs in on trailer transport.

Josh from Frankfurt inquires about how to start a bike moving scene.

Zed invites all Portland fans of bike fun to gather on the 3rd Wednesday of the month for the purpose of stimulating even more bike fun in town!

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E136 – Emily Finch!

July 1, 2013Advocacy, Bicycling, Cargo, Communication, Doin' It, Downsizing, Familysprocketpodcast

Emily Finch is a success story of transitioning herself and her family from auto-dependent life into simpler transport thanks to the genius of the bicycle – specifically, the bakfiets. Her amazing story has been featured by BikePortland, broadcast to the masses on Ricki Lake’s television program, and also passed around Reddit. Today she shares her story with us!

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E135 – Ted Beuhler: Deconstruction By Bike

June 24, 2013Bicycling, Building, Cargo, Simpler Livingsprocketpodcast

Ted Beuhler is an innovative man who has given much thought to the art & science of carrying cargo by bike. His collaboration with The ReBuilding Store led to an ongoing effort to combine reuse of building materials with his passion for bicycling known here in Portland as Deconstruction By Bike.

Brock, Aaron & Adele also discuss ice cream snobbery, hemp week, and Pedalpalooza rides (while Brock’s mic shorts out frequently).

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Will Vanlue shares the BTA’s Blueprint for Better Bicycling in Portland.

Rene from Canada shares the bicycle barometer.

And listener Wayne generously donates. Thank you!

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E134 – The Blounts Move to Portland

June 17, 2013Bicycling, Car Sharing, Communication, Downsizing, Family, Housing, Kitchen, Transit, Walkingsprocketpodcast

Joshua & Melissa Blount are recent transplants to Portland (and Cascadia) who are simplifying their daily rhythms of life and giving low-car life a fair shake. We talk about their transition and their experiences with the new paradigm. Joshua also podcasts atinternetpodcasts.com with three culture-related shows and documents their Portland move at joshplusmelissa.com with a video blog.

Melissa wanted to inform our listeners of an opportunity to support a local non-profit through a bicycle tour this summer. In July ten riders will pedal from Portland to Crater Lake and back to raise funds for The Cupcake Girls as part of the Sweet Ride Tour. Riders are attempting raise $10,000 to cover their costs and fund operations for The Cupcake Girls for six months. The Cupcake Girls bring resources, empowerment, and delicious cupcakes to men and women in the local adult entertainment industry. All donations are tax deductible.

Brock & Aaron also discuss moving by bike and a myriad of pedalpalooza rides, with shouts out to listeners we met on the rides: Max, Vince, Sarah, and Josh!

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Logan references Business Insider’s article on a novice bicyclist’s experience with Citi Bike share system in NYC; he also recommends Darn Tough Socks out of Vermont and the Find Friends app for meeting up with friends out in the field.

Derek tells us about SwapServe, “a place where people can sign up to volunteer with local non-profits and get free stuff from local businesses as a thank you.” He also offers to do a handstand.

Conservative listener Alisa writes in as requested to detail her take on our coverage of those from differing political backgrounds. (for those interested, her full letter is here)

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E133 – Joe Doebele: Joe Bike

June 10, 2013Bicycling, Building, Business, Cargo, Communication, Family, Racingsprocketpodcast

Joe Doebele is the owner of Joe Bike, a city bicycle shop in SE Portland’s Hawthorne disctrict. We talk about his experiences with cargo bikes, bike apparel and his new clothing store, the challenges of business, and a little bit on cyclocross racing.

Brock & Aaron also discuss Aaron’s trip to Hawaii, snakes on a plane, The World Domination Summit & breaking a float chain record, Aaron’s trip to Battle Ground Lake and the unfortunate driver that wedged a car into the I-205 bike path, Brock’s new apartment, and the price of Pabst in New York. (thanks to Welcome To That Whole Thing for the Pabst story)

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Dion is doing a charity fundraiser ride for the make a wish charity that grants wishes to children with life threatening illnesses.

Rance picked up a 50 gallon recycled food container made into a rain barrel. Onlookers were amazed that he could haul it with a trailer by bike!

Rory from Kalamazoo asks about touring setups, and we opine at length.

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E132 – Lance Poehler, Nathan Frost & Tim Neuwerth: Bike Fun Finder

June 3, 2013Bicycling, Cargo, Communication, Fun, Technology, Touring, Travelsprocketpodcast

L-R: Nate, Tim, Lance, Brock, Adele

Lance Poehler and friends Nathan Frost and Tim Neuwerth are developing a useful mobile app for fans of bicycle fun in Portland (and soon, other cities worldwide)! They attempt to solve some of the common problems of missing your favorite group ride with phones and GPS technology in the new Bike Fun Finder. We also discuss camping trips and rain, wool clothing and sock darning, and more.

Bonus Audio: the interstitial conversation on darning socks

Headlines
Design Taxi via Gus: a bicycle coffee shop that’s human powered
BikePortland: Walgreens now “welcomes” people on bikes at outdoor service windows
KGW via Brandon: funeral home offers tricycle hearse

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Tim in DC gives props to Lindsay Kandra.

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E131 – Tomas Quinones: Renaissance Man

May 27, 2013Bicycling, Business, Camping, Cargo, Communication, Downsizing, Mountain Biking, Technology, Touring, Travelsprocketpodcast

Tomas Quinones has many things to discuss! He is an artist, tiny house dweller, employee of Velo Cult, founding member of Cycle Wild, works with the 55th Cascadia Scouts, and, if all the above was not enough, an independent adventurer in his scant free time. We also discuss the Path Less Pedaled and their Portland rain shirt, bicycling beginnings & the move to Portland, Kael’s Cargo Flyer bike, wool clothing, adventures to Ape Cave & Mt. Hood. You can find Tomas’ coloring and activity books at Bikeasaurusif you’re in Portland.

Co-host Aaron Flores will be in Hawaii this week on vacation, the lucky bastard. He will resume his standard duties in two weeks, and be sorely missed until then.

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Richard from the UK donates (thanks!) and inquires for advice on an upcoming ride that will be his longest yet.

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E130 – Will & Lea Vanlue: Suburban -> Urban

May 20, 2013Advocacy, Bicycling, Cargo, Communication, Downsizing, Skateboarding, The Law, Transit, Urban Designsprocketpodcast

Will Vanlue is a bicycle advocate who began commuting out of practicality, but has developed a great passion for transport on two wheels. He writes a blog entitled The Prudent Cyclist, and is also a communications staffer for Portland’s Bicycle Transportation Alliance and a member of the utility bike collective TRANSPORTland. Will’s wife Lea Vanlue also joins us to add her perspective and commentary!

Headlines
Oregonian via Brandon: TriMet prepares to offer mobile ticketing for smartphone users
Oregonian: Oregon City police investigate pellet-gun shooting of skateboarder

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Alexis recommends a seminar on skateboarding as transportation at Portland State University on May 31!

Phoebe from Boston remembers Orbitz, the beverage!

Caminando al DF walked 60 miles to Mexico City and says that it went great!

Dan from MN appreciated the coverage of cancer and uses patriotism as a shield.

more mail coming next week…

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E129 – Lindsay Kandra: Racing & Neuroses

May 13, 2013Bicycling, Communication, Racing, The Lawsprocketpodcast

Lindsay Kandra is a bicycle racer and cancer survivor. We talk with her about the nuances of bicycle racing culture, gender differences, and our own neuroses around our interactions with racers. She also mentions the seasonal opening of Oregon’s McKenzie Pass to nonmotorized users!

We had such a good time chatting that we kept on recording after we finished the show. Here’s some extra audio about advocacy, gender differences, doping & a lot of shared frustration with dog owners: E129x Lindsay on Racing & Dogs

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Oregonian: police sergeant pours syrup on transit benches to deter loitering

BikePortland news roundup: plans are in the works for a possible rail trail from Washington County to Tillamook, Oregon!

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A kind gesture from a stranger at a bike fun ride leads to her discovery of our mirthful show.

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E127 – Films, Camping, & Underpants

April 29, 2013Advocacy, Bicycling, Camping, Communication, The Law, Touring, Travelsprocketpodcast

Brock & Aaron recap a few days of fun at Filmed By Bike, camping by bicycle in the Tillamook State Forest, and the Pedalpalooza Mashup Ride during some good weather.

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NPR via Tyson: Bike built to acheive 100 miles per hour

psfk via BikePortland: the bike-in cafe is here!

BikePortland: a group of Londoners are riding across the US to study urban design

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Dan from MN on bicycles in the Walking Dead.

Logan shares the STOOPIDTALL Bike from LA’s Ciclavia event. (It also madeBikePortland)

Emily Finch’s perspective on Aaron’s lack of clothing, sent by Zed.

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Category Archives: Bicycling

E137 – Ethan Jewett: Disaster Relief Trials 2013

E136 – Emily Finch!

E135 – Ted Beuhler: Deconstruction By Bike

E133 – Joe Doebele: Joe Bike

E132 – Lance Poehler, Nathan Frost & Tim Neuwerth: Bike Fun Finder

E131 – Tomas Quinones: Renaissance Man

E130 – Will & Lea Vanlue: Suburban -> Urban

E129 – Lindsay Kandra: Racing & Neuroses

E127 – Films, Camping, & Underpants